Nissan Unveils Major Advances in Connected Car
Technology

* New generation of NissanConnect(SM) debuts on
all-new Altima

* Innovative new twin-display shown in Infiniti LE
Concept

* Collaboration with Google®, Pandora® Radio and
Intel®

NEW YORK--April 5,
2012: Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor
Company's chief executive officer, this week unveiled a series of major
initiatives in automotive communications technology intended to move Nissan
and Infiniti into a leadership position in the connected car content and
services market.

In announcing the collaboration with technology innovators such as
Google®, Pandora® Radio and Intel® at
the New York International Auto Show, Ghosn said Nissan was determined to
introduce class-leading connected content and services to drivers and
passengers around the world in a way that does not distract the driver.

"It's clear that consumers expect to be connected wherever they are, and
that includes the time spent in their automobiles," said Ghosn. "To meet
those needs, Nissan is developing a series of innovative breakthroughs in
communication devices that will be safe to use while driving."

Ghosn noted that 20 years ago, the radio was the only connection to the
outside world available in a car. "Today, we take it for granted that we
can communicate by mobile phone using Bluetooth® technology,
check traffic conditions and receive navigation guidance while driving," he
said. "By 2020, aided by wireless and cloud-based technologies, Nissan
will offer our customers enhanced safety and a wide variety of new
conveniences like accident-avoiding driving intervention technologies,
electric vehicle charging reservations, or a music player that adapts to
the listener's moods."

Three Pioneering TechnologiesNissan's eighth generation connected car system, NissanConnect(SM),
debuts on the all-new Altima, which was revealed at the New York
International Auto Show and will be available in July. This breakthrough
product will provide Altima drivers and passengers access to
Google® local search, Google® send-to-car
destination navigation and Pandora® Radio entertainment. The
customer's Bluetooth® phone will provide the connectivity.
Smartphone or data plans are not required.

Ghosn also hinted at what customers will soon see available at Infiniti
dealerships. He announced the dual-display concept, a technology that
debuted in the Infiniti LE Concept, a zero emission luxury concept car.
The twin-display will be available on Infiniti production models starting
in 2013. This technology, an auto industry innovation, was developed with
the help of Intel®, a world leader in computing innovation.
Ghosn said that working with Intel® and having
Intel® technology inside Infiniti's future vehicles will give
drivers a rich in-vehicle experience that will keep Nissan drivers and
passengers informed, entertained and productive while maintaining optimal
safety.

Intel® brings a wealth of experience in consumer electronic
devices and IT in collaborating with Nissan to deliver on the shared vision
for the connected car. "Through our ongoing joint research and product
development, Intel® and Nissan are bringing an enriched driving
experience to the road in a safe, effective and enjoyable way," said Tom Steenman, vice president and general manager,
Intelligent Systems Group at Intel® Corporation. "The
processing power of the Intel® Atom processor will
enable Nissan to deliver relevant driving information to drivers and
entertainment to passengers at the same time through a twin display."

Ghosn also announced enhancements planned for Nissan's award-winning
CARWINGS® system that is already available on the Nissan
LEAF. CARWINGS® is a subscription-based connected car service
that is focused on the specific needs of electric vehicle drivers. Soon,
LEAF drivers will have improved accuracy of predicted driving range thanks
to new CARWINGS® algorithms that will use on-board and
Internet-based information.

Nissan is the automotive leader working with partners to develop a
global electric vehicle charging network. As more chargers are available,
the on board CARWINGS® system is periodically refreshed
automatically. Soon, with selected partners, customers will be able to
check the current availability of each EV charger.